Disapproving Meaning in English
word · lemma: disapprove
dɪsəˈpɹuvɪŋ
dis-uh-PROO-ving
dˌɪsɐpɹˈuːvɪŋ
dis-uh-PROOV-ing
Definition
Showing that you do not approve of someone or something, often through looks, words, or tone. It means you express a judgment that something is not good or acceptable.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes facial expressions, tones, gestures, or remarks. Common collocations: 'disapproving look', 'disapproving tone'. More formal than 'not happy with'. Used to describe subtle negative judgments.
Spanish: desaprobatorio - desaprobando (mirada, tono)Portuguese (BR): desaprovador - de censuraPortuguese (PT): desaprovador - de censuraChinese (Simplified): 不赞成的 - 表示反对的Chinese (Traditional): 不贊成的 - 表示反對的Hindi: अस्वीकृतिपूर्ण - नापसंदगी दिखाता हुआArabic: رافض - معبر عن الاستياءBengali: অস্বীকৃতিমূলক - অমতসূচকRussian: неодобрительныйJapanese: 非難するような - 批判的なVietnamese: không tán thành - chê tráchKorean: 못마땅해하는 - 탐탁지 않아 하는Turkish: onaylamayanUrdu: ناپسندیدگی سےIndonesian: tidak setuju - mencela
Example Sentences
She gave him a disapproving look.
basic
His mother sounded disapproving when he told her the news.
basic
The teacher gave a disapproving shake of her head.
basic
My boss gave me a disapproving glare when I arrived late.
natural
Her disapproving comments made everyone feel uncomfortable.
natural
Even a disapproving sigh can say a lot without words.
natural